Bayern fans protest Queens death impacting matches with Champions League banner

Bayern Munich fans lashed out at UEFA for altering arrangements for Champions League and Europa League fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II during their clash against Barcelona.

Supporters of the Bundesliga juggernauts unveiled a three-part banner during their Group C encounter after changes to fixtures including Rangers vs Napoli being moved from Tuesday to Wednesday.

In addition to no away fans being permitted to attend Ibrox, no Rangers supporters will be allowed to attend the reverse fixture in a matter of sporting integrity.

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Bayern fans took particular annoyance to the late changes after the Queen's passing last Thursday, with their banner reading: "Last minute match delays and bans because of a royal's death? Respect fans!"

UEFA explained the Rangers situation with the statement: "This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

Arsenal's Europa League clash against PSV Eindhoven was another game impacted, having been postponed from Thursday again due to police personal being needed for events related to the late Queen.

UEFA have also rejected requests from British clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City and Rangers to honour the Queen by playing the national anthem before their fixtures.

The clubs had asked if they could play the anthem as a tribute to both the Queen and her son King Charles III.

However, it has been reported that the decision may not be accepted by Rangers – who have plans to play it after holding a period of silence.

In addition, the iconic Champions League anthem will not be heard this week at British stadiums due to a similarly to the song played during royal coronations.

The official Champions League anthem derives from George Frideric Handel's Zadok the Priest tune that was composed way back in 1727 and will be used again for King Charles.

Many of the key parts of the piece were taken and used by Tony Britten for the Champions League anthem known across Europe.

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